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  1. How do you keep your shoes white?!

    Peppermint_RN replied to mdm063's topic in General Students

    That's so weird, I just saw a commercial for Rustoleum Neverwet right before I read this post. I've never used it before, but the commercial shows you just spray it on and it keeps water and stuff...

  2. Best place to buy a stethoscope?

    Peppermint_RN replied to mmcc26's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Allheart.com is a great site. They have a bunch of different nursing items for sale and pretty good shipping times. It is where I bought all my stuff for nursing school. If you sign up for their...

  3. New grad RN looking for job in Middle Tennesse

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Anyone know of places that are hiring in middle TN? I've applied to every hospital, LTC/Nursing Home, and office/clinic I can find on google in Maury, Rutherford, Williamson, Davidson, and Moore...

  4. New grad RN looking for job in Middle Tennesse

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wanted to bump this up, hoping maybe someone has some ideas of where else I cab apply. Its a month later and I haven't heard back from any of the facilities I've applied to, with the exception of one...

  5. What electives should I take for RN-BSN pre-reqs?

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in General Students

    I graduated this past May with my ASN and have registered this fall to start working on my pre-reqs for my BSN. I have to take 8 hours of electives. First, this may sounds dumb, but I am not really...

  6. New job: "Don't worry about following the MAR" & other scary stuff

    Peppermint_RN replied to kak85's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I agree with you on the MAR and charting. It was drilled into me at school that you only chart what you do and you give meds when they are prescribed! It is scary to think there may be a reason some...

  7. What type of agenda do you use for nursing school?

    Peppermint_RN replied to Guest11/16/14's topic in General Students

    Do you mean like a calendar/agenda book to keep track of everything? I used Google calendar since I am a tech junkie and use my phone & computer a lot. Once I got my syllabus for the semester I...

  8. Va nurse for new grad

    Peppermint_RN replied to swansonplace's topic in Government, Military

    The salary range is different for each state. Check out usajobs.gov and check your state. All job listings have a salary range posted. A new grad would most likely start at the base pay of that

  9. Va nurse for new grad

    Peppermint_RN replied to swansonplace's topic in Government, Military

    They definitely hire ADNs. The one in Tennessee had a career fair right after I graduated. I interviewed for a position & the lady loved me. However, they cannot hire you if the job posting online...

  10. cover letter help

    Peppermint_RN replied to raj89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was always told to direct it to theanager responsible for hiring. When I didn't know who it was, I would write "Dear Hiring manager". If I knew the floor/unit it was on, I would do "Dear...

  11. New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    Peppermint_RN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad with no previous medical experience. I am starting my first RN job tomorrow morning at a Rehab/LTC and I am so nervous. I was told I will have orientation watching videos tomorrow then...

  12. New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, I am thinking of quitting. The things I saw being done there horrified me and I am worried I will lose my license or harm a patient doing what they're asking me to do. I won't bad-mouth the...

  13. 3 days orientation & now this new grad is on her own. So nervous!

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think tonight will be my last night there. They had me doing things I did not feel comfortable doing and I am terrified I am going to cause a patient harm or lose my license. I know that's a "new...

  14. What street clothes do YOU wear in nursing school?

    Peppermint_RN replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    My first day of class, I wore an Avenged Sevenfold (rock band) tee shirt with a skull on the front, very worn in/ripped jeans and some beat up converse. For the next 2 years I was mostly in hoodies,...

  15. Help! Please read!

    Peppermint_RN replied to kayruhh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, BTW, good

  16. Help! Please read!

    Peppermint_RN replied to kayruhh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How many patients per CNA. How long is orientation. What would they say their best CNA's best traits are (and then try to describe how you are similar, if you are). If they're CNAs, ask how much they...

  17. Need advice on a job offer........

    Peppermint_RN replied to NurseGZZZ's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Plus, you can always keep looking for your hospital job while you are working in the SNF. That way you'll be making money & getting the experience while you job

  18. Need advice on a job offer........

    Peppermint_RN replied to NurseGZZZ's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was in the same spot you are. Today was my second day or orientation in my nursing home. LTC is not where I want to be long term, however, with the huge number of graduating nurses & lack of...

  19. New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks everyone for the advice & words of encouragement! I did luck out and get an awesome nurse to train with. My orientation is only 3 days, and this Friday will be my first shift alone, as...

  20. Your Starting Salary?

    Peppermint_RN replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    RN, working at LTC in Tennessee. Starting pay is $25. A classmate is starting at another LTC at $29. Another classmate is starting at a hospital in Nashville, starting pay is

  21. Has anyone grown to love nursing

    Peppermint_RN replied to elyse2012's topic in General Nursing

    I always watched those surgery shows on the Discovery Health channel & thought about getting into the medical field, but never once gave a thought to nursing. Until my brother when to school for...

  22. How to study the Content for the Nclex?

    Peppermint_RN replied to mali_santizo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recommend NCLEX Mastery. It has tons of mnemonics, info, and flashcards/questions with excellent rationales. You can select certain subject areas or just do an all inclusive. I used it & Hurst...

  23. New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you ricksy!! I feel better hearing success stories from people who did it and made it. I can't wait for the day I feel comfortable as a

  24. Any additional books you recommend?

    Peppermint_RN replied to twss2323's topic in General Students

    I recommend the Success books, such as Fundamental Success, Med-Surg Success, etc. They are great to help you figure out how to answer nursing test questions, and the rationales are great to figure...

  25. New grad RN, freaking out, is this normal??

    Peppermint_RN replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was a manger at a fast food restaraunt for 8 years before going into nursing, so I know how valuable good teamwork is! Nothing will make a job harder than having the people you supervise or work...